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Welcome to Art

Chico State supports our students, regardless of their immigration status, and welcomes Muslim students, Jewish students, students of color, DREAMers, DACA students, and refugees; the Art & Art History Department supports all these students; and I support all these students. I believe executive orders and other anti-immigrant policies and statements by the president are violations of justice, freedom, and our values, and that those who march against or otherwise oppose ethnic, racial, and religious groups, or individuals based on their gender or sexuality, fail to understand the American project and the fundamental value that diversity brings to our community. I am here for each of you, regardless of your beliefs on this issue. - Asa Mittman, Chair, Department of Art & Art History

Congratulations to Tatiana Stevens for being featured in the Chico State Featured Photo this week!

Screen printer and student Tatiana Stevens recently received the Jen Tancreto Memorial Prize in the Turner Student Print Exhibition and her BFA exhibition entitled “Use Your Words“ is currently on display in the B-SO gallery in Ayres Hall.

Mission Statement

The Department of Art and Art History is dedicated to developing students' critical thinking, creativity, visual literacy, technical skills, and knowledge about the history of art. We provide high-quality instruction in Art Education, Art History, Studio Art, and Interior Architecture. In all areas, we endeavor to create an environment which supports professional artistic activities and research in traditional and new media and methodologies.